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Arc now has access to “new and very specialist markets”

First acquisition for Arc opens new markets

Workwear, PPE, and personalised clothing specialist Arc Workwear & PPE has finished integrating screen-printed leisurewear business Merch Stall, which it acquired in March, into its business to expand...

Xaar invited pupils to design and 3D print their own fidget spinners

Xaar sets up early careers programme

Xaar has developed a programme of engagement with local schools, colleges and universities to help strengthen its talent pipeline and meet strategic ESG goals.

Doordrop option has minimum quantity of 7,500

Solopress adds doordrop distribution tool

Solopress has set up a clever integration that allows customers to specify doordrop distribution at the same time as they order printed leaflets, in a single transaction.

De Jong Packaging was founded by market gardener Henk De Jong

Stora Enso in €1bn corrugated buy

Stora Enso has boosted its corrugated packaging offering with a €1bn-plus deal to acquire De Jong Packaging Group.

More strikes will take place on 30 September and 1 October

Royal Mail workers to stage further strikes

Additional strike days have been announced by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) against Royal Mail’s “new attempts to casualise their company”.

Jarvis will assist businesses in “implementing and harnessing the full power of DecoNetwork"

DecoNetwork appoints first DecoPro for UK and Europe

DecoNetwork has appointed its first ‘DecoPro’ for the UK and the rest of Europe – a freelance professional providing services to its clients.

New lab works in a similar way to large-scale industrial recycling facilities

Mondi road tests recyclability with new lab

Mondi aims to speed up the development of new sustainable packaging materials after opening its first in-house laboratory for testing recyclability.

Energy prices are top of the agenda. Image: National Grid

Industry faces “mass business failure” due to energy crisis

Industry alliance the GPMA has warned of “mass business failure” if the fresh government doesn’t act immediately to cap industrial energy costs, describing the crisis as “an existential threat for the...

The BBD&PA winners will be revealed on 7 November

BPIF reveals BBD&PA shortlist

The shortlist for 2022’s British Book Design and Production Awards (BBD&PA) has been unveiled.

Brian and Janette McAllister said the move offered stability to staff

McAllister Litho to give staff £3,500 each to help pay fuel bills

McAllister Litho Glasgow (MLG) is set to help its staff meet rocketing fuel bills during the coming winter with a financial package worth £3,500 each.

Truss: frontrunner to become PM next week

Bodies react to Truss PM appointment

Several industry and business bodies have reacted to yesterday’s announcement that Liz Truss has won the Conservative Party leadership contest and will be appointed later today as Prime Minister.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"

DS Smith shares climb following trading update; FD to leave

DS Smith’s shares have risen by over 3% in early trading after it reported that overall trading since 1 May 2022 is in line with its expectations, driven by pricing momentum and good cost control.

Dectek MD Mike Beese has seen massive demand for digitally printed packaging

Strong growth predicted for digital packaging

The packaging and label printing sector is set for steady growth through to 2027, with digital packaging printing likely to perform especially well.

(L-R) Ben Kennedy with operations director Lyndsay Wind and the new Epson

Sign Design GB expands in-house capabilities with Epson buy

Sign Design GB has brought a range of services in-house and enhanced its production capacity after investing in an Epson SureColor SC-V7000 UV flatbed printer.

Adam Lucas, PSE's new head of strategy

PSE appoints outsider to drive business sustainability

PSE Offline Marketing has appointed a newcomer to the print industry as its head of strategy, who will focus on helping clients maximise their return on investment.